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$229,900

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223 Leyden Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

2 beds

1 bath

936 sq ft

Per sq ft
$246
Lot
0.11 acres
Built
1946
Type
Single Family Residence
On market
0 days
DescriptionShow

Say "Hello!" to this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath Cape Cod-style home in the desirable John Ball Park neighborhood. Ideally situated on a quiet, tree-lined street, this home puts you close to the zoo, North Kent Trails, restaurants and shops along Fulton, and all that downtown Grand Rapids has to offer. Step inside to a spacious living room featuring charming board-and-batten walls and original hardwood floors that continue throughout. The updated kitchen is thoughtfully designed and packed with functionality, featuring butcher block countertops, subway tile backsplash, abundant cabinetry, herringbone tile flooring, and a cozy dining nook. The kitchen also provides convenient access to the mudroom, complete with built-in storage. Two good-sized bedrooms and an updated full bath complete the main level. The unfinished basement houses the laundry area and offers plenty of potential for storage or future finished living space. Outside, you'll love the inviting herringbone patio, wood pergola, and fire pit - perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A single-stall garage with alley access adds valuable convenience. Improvements include replacement of the living room windows in 2013 and all remaining windows in 2022. Full of character, thoughtful updates, and outdoor charm, this home offers a wonderful opportunity in a fantastic Grand Rapids location. Schedule your showing today!

Facts & features

Interior9
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Full baths
1
Half baths
0
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Laminate, Wood
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator
Interior features
Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
Full
Square footage1
Total living sq ft
936 sq ft
Heating, cooling & utilities4
Heating
Forced Air
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public
Utilities
Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer
Parking3
Garage spaces
1
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Detached
Exterior & construction6
Lot size
0.11 acres
Lot features
Level, Sidewalk
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Roof
Composition
Architectural style
Cape Cod
Year built
1946
Property details7
Type
RESIDENTIAL
Sub-type
Single Family Residence
County
Kent
Parcel #
41-13-26-451-024
Days on market
0
MLS #
26052532
Status
Active

District: Grand Rapids

Shawmut Hills SchoolElementary
Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle / Jr.
Union High SchoolHigh

Assigned schools as entered by the listing agent. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on this.

Price & tax historyShow
  1. No recorded history for this property.

Listing courtesy of Hello Homes GR · Ashley Schaefer

616-439-1272 · ashley@hellohomesgr.com

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